Thornton police retrieve vehicle from pond near I-76
Courtesy of the Thornton Police Department
Thornton police officers and Westminster fire crews retrieved a vehicle from a pond near Interstate 76 on Thursday, police said.
Thornton PD is investigating what appears to be a submerged vehicle in one of the water ponds near the I-76 Frontage Rd (7500 block). Nothing further. Updates here. pic.twitter.com/CIxHkdTaMS
— Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) March 18, 2021
The unknown vehicle was submerged in a pond in the 7500 block of I-76 Frontage Road. Police announced the incident at 10:48 a.m. Thursday.
Location of submerged vehicle. pic.twitter.com/wcWnDbC4Fe
— Thornton Police Dept (@ThorntonPolice) March 18, 2021
Officers and Westminster Fire water rescue attempted to check the vehicle, police said.
Police search for at-risk man missing from Thornton since August
Information regarding the vehicle and whether any passengers are inside is unknown.
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